The Brazilian Association of Software Companies (ABES) regrets the U.S. government's decision to impose import tariffs of up to 501,000 yuan (300,000 yuan) on Brazilian products. Brazil and the U.S. have a strong partnership spanning more than 200 years, a partnership that has benefited the economic development of both countries.
The association emphasizes that the partnership between the two countries has been essential for the generation of thousands of qualified jobs and, above all, for improving Brazilian competitiveness, whether through the incorporation of cutting-edge technology by Brazilian organizations, or through the export of high value-added products and services.
In this context, we urge the authorities of both countries to make every effort to achieve reconciliation. It is important to strengthen dialogue to reduce impacts—whether on exchange rates or bilateral investment flows—which are essential for both economies.
ABES will continue to monitor developments on this issue to assess and potentially mitigate possible effects on the export of both products and technology services to the US.
About ABES
ABES (Brazilian Association of Software Companies) aims to contribute to the construction of a more digital and less unequal Brazil, in which information technology plays a fundamental role in the democratization of knowledge and the creation of new opportunities for all. In this sense, it aims to ensure a business environment conducive to innovation, ethical, dynamic, sustainable and globally competitive, always in line with its mission of connecting, guiding, protecting and developing the Brazilian information technology market.
Currently, ABES represents around 2,000 companies, which total approximately 80% of the software and services sector's revenue in Brazil, distributed across 24 states and the Federal District, responsible for the generation of more than 260 thousand direct jobs and an annual revenue of around R$103 billion in 2024. Access the ABES Portal or call +55 (11) 5094-3100.
EN 
PT 
